The DONKEY leadership principle. Donkeys have the heart and courage to haul large loads and navigate narrow pathways overlooking 10,000+ foot cliff faces. The amazing fact is they navigate the trail without a lead. Just set the Donkey’s on the trail and they will navigate without micro-management.
I am blessed to live in the rugged Rocky Mountains and a lot of our back-country horse friends have swapped out their elegant steed for a Mule or Donkey as they are more steady, less spooked by change, loud noises, and whether the tough terrain without a lot of fuss.
This is great opportunity to look at your team. As Jim Rohn states eloquently, “You are the sum of the five people you spend the most time with.” Your team spends a lot of time with you and each-other.
I use the word DONKEY as an acronym for leaders to do a quick check of where they are in the spectrum of team awareness:
If you have answered no to any of the above DONKEY questions this is a great opportunity to reflect, respond, and re-evaluate your process to let your team step up to the rock-face with confidence!
IS YOUR TEAM TAKING RISK ON THE CLIFF?
Look UP and OUT!
Tracy Worley